energizing

Adjective

energizing (comparative more energizing, superlative most energizing)

1. Supplying electrical energy to (a component or device).
   • The combination with a source of alternating currents, and a circuit from the same, of a motor having independent energizing circuits connected with the said circuit, and means for rendering the magnetic effects due to said energizing circuits of different phase, and an armature within the...1903, The Federal Reporter - Volume 118, page 569
   • Subject matter under subclass 119 in which the motor is provided with two or more energizing windings one or more of which are different structurally, or energized or controlled differently than one or more others of the windings.1945, Classification Bulletin of the United States Patent Office, page 47
2. Leading to an increase in vitality and enthusiasm.
   • And our semiconductor industry, I think, is showing the way as to how roadmaps can be used for very general, very generic and very energizing programs of a very broad nature.1997, George Mulholland, John Fassett, Charles Ehrlich, Global Growth of Technology: Is America Prepared?, page 76
   • Implementing energizing activities will enable them to have some fun and learn at the same time.2005, Sheila Eller, John Eller, Energizing Staff Meetings, page 7